There are 4 ways to get from Gwangju to Hwaeomsa by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Hwaeomsabus
1h 58m₩10,000–14,000Drive 78 km
- Drive from Gwangju to Hwaeomsacar 78 km
1h 15m₩15,460–22,331Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gwangju to Hwaeomsataxi 78 km
1h 15m₩120,000–150,000Bus via Gurye Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Gurye Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Gurye Bus Terminal to Hwaeomsabus
3h 23m₩11,554–15,184
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gwangju to Hwaeomsa is to bus which costs ₩10,000 - ₩14,000 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Gwangju to Hwaeomsa is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs ₩15,000 - ₩23,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal and arriving at Hwaeomsa. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Gwangju and Hwaeomsa is 85 km. The road distance is 78 km.
The best way to get from Gwangju to Hwaeomsa without a car is to bus which takes 1h 58m and costs ₩10,000 - ₩14,000.
The bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Hwaeomsa takes 1h 40m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Gwangju to Hwaeomsa bus services, operated by TxBus, depart from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal station.
Gwangju to Hwaeomsa bus services, operated by TxBus, arrive at Hwaeomsa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gwangju to Hwaeomsa is 78 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Gwangju to Hwaeomsa.
There are 28+ hotels available in Hwaeomsa.
What companies run services between Gwangju, South Korea and Hwaeomsa, South Korea?
TxBus operates a bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Hwaeomsa 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₩10,000–14,000 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Hwaeomsa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₩10,000–14,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Usquare Gwangju Bus Terminal to Gurye Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩9,500–14,000
- Schedules at
- txbuse.t-money.co.kr
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